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Theory Of Chinese Medicine, The: A Modern Interpretation

Af: Hai Hong Engelsk Hardback

Theory Of Chinese Medicine, The: A Modern Interpretation

Af: Hai Hong Engelsk Hardback
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This path-breaking book reinterprets Chinese medicine using the approach of the philosophy of science in a manner that strikes common ground with biomedical science. It strips Chinese medical theory of the mystique and metaphysical pretentions that too often plague the discipline, presenting this theory as being derived from empirical observations and clinical findings. Concepts like qi and phlegm and vital organs like the shen (kidney) are interpreted, not as physical entities with defined measurable properties, but as constructs to facilitate the application of models for diagnosis and therapy. The author evaluates the five-element model and the diagnostic-therapeutic paradigm of Chinese medical syndromes, and suggests how these heuristic models can be subjected to clinical trials. Principles governing the use of herbal, acupuncture, tuina and qigong therapies are elucidated and critically examined. Written for medical professionals, philosophers of medicine and discerning readers interested in alternative therapies, the book also has practical chapters on the placebo effect and Chinese medical treatment of chronic illnesses, and a useful compilation of common Chinese herbs and formulations.

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This path-breaking book reinterprets Chinese medicine using the approach of the philosophy of science in a manner that strikes common ground with biomedical science. It strips Chinese medical theory of the mystique and metaphysical pretentions that too often plague the discipline, presenting this theory as being derived from empirical observations and clinical findings. Concepts like qi and phlegm and vital organs like the shen (kidney) are interpreted, not as physical entities with defined measurable properties, but as constructs to facilitate the application of models for diagnosis and therapy. The author evaluates the five-element model and the diagnostic-therapeutic paradigm of Chinese medical syndromes, and suggests how these heuristic models can be subjected to clinical trials. Principles governing the use of herbal, acupuncture, tuina and qigong therapies are elucidated and critically examined. Written for medical professionals, philosophers of medicine and discerning readers interested in alternative therapies, the book also has practical chapters on the placebo effect and Chinese medical treatment of chronic illnesses, and a useful compilation of common Chinese herbs and formulations.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 292
ISBN-13: 9781783264278
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1783264276
Udg. Dato: 11 jun 2014
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Forlag: Imperial College Press
Oplagsdato: 11 jun 2014
Forfatter(e): Hai Hong
Forfatter(e) Hai Hong


Kategori Traditionel medicin og naturmedicin


ISBN-13 9781783264278


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 292


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Længde 0mm


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Udg. Dato 11 jun 2014


Oplagsdato 11 jun 2014


Forlag Imperial College Press

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